Comments for INDEPENDENT NEEDLEWORK NEWS http://independentneedleworknews.com ~ It's like CNN, but all needlework news, all the time! ~ Sat, 17 May 2008 02:49:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on Sorry; Needle Necessities IS Going Out of Business … & Some Personal News by Michael http://independentneedleworknews.com/2007/09/22/sorry-needle-necessities-is-going-out-of-business-some-personal-news/#comment-1013 Michael Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:51:46 +0000 http://independentneedleworknews.com/2007/09/22/sorry-needle-necessities-is-going-out-of-business-some-personal-news/#comment-1013 We have managed to convert almost all the Needle Necs shades to ThreadworX shades, with loads of help from our supplier. Doubtless you guys will find differences but it's the best we can do! Michael, Little Old England We have managed to convert almost all the Needle Necs shades to ThreadworX shades, with loads of help from our supplier.
Doubtless you guys will find differences but it’s the best we can do!
Michael, Little Old England

]]> Comment on 50% Off Book Sale by Susan http://independentneedleworknews.com/2008/03/13/50-off-book-sale/#comment-782 Susan Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:14:29 +0000 http://independentneedleworknews.com/2008/03/13/50-off-book-sale/#comment-782 She had some great books, and some I would have loved having. Like you, I'm broke! She had some great books, and some I would have loved having. Like you, I’m broke!

]]> Comment on In Response to “Susy” by Shannon http://independentneedleworknews.com/2008/02/28/in-response-to-susy/#comment-768 Shannon Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:34:28 +0000 http://independentneedleworknews.com/2008/02/28/in-response-to-susy/#comment-768 As someone who has been around the business side of the Internet for 15 years or more, mostly from the marketing standpoint, I can assure you that there are companies much bigger than The G.O.S. and even INN who have "forgotten" to renew domains or had them swiped in a moment of neglect. As in multi-million dollar corporations with full time website management/creation staff. And yes, the work involved in bringing the site back, the domain back - it is outrageously expensive, time consuming and frustrating. I am a happy subscriber to GOS - and I love reading INN. Kirsten does an outstanding job producing the magazine, and I have an inkling of the amount of work that must entail with realistically what would amount to relatively small financial rewards in compensation. She is, however, human. And things happen. Only those who live in iron clad houses should cast stones. Regarding INN - thank you for the work you put into it. I enjoy reading it. I enjoy the extent of your prose - but then I am also one who panicked at the thought of having only 5 pages to fill with my essays in grade school. As for the comments - I would not ignore them. I might consider editing them if they get too verbose or mean-hearted. But it is somehow important for a site called "Independent" needlework news to provide "both sides of the story". And yet, it is your site, your work, and therefore you should be able to retain some comment editing (at least shortening) abilities. Keep up the great work. Please ! As someone who has been around the business side of the Internet for 15 years or more, mostly from the marketing standpoint, I can assure you that there are companies much bigger than The G.O.S. and even INN who have “forgotten” to renew domains or had them swiped in a moment of neglect. As in multi-million dollar corporations with full time website management/creation staff. And yes, the work involved in bringing the site back, the domain back - it is outrageously expensive, time consuming and frustrating.

I am a happy subscriber to GOS - and I love reading INN. Kirsten does an outstanding job producing the magazine, and I have an inkling of the amount of work that must entail with realistically what would amount to relatively small financial rewards in compensation. She is, however, human. And things happen. Only those who live in iron clad houses should cast stones.

Regarding INN - thank you for the work you put into it. I enjoy reading it. I enjoy the extent of your prose - but then I am also one who panicked at the thought of having only 5 pages to fill with my essays in grade school. As for the comments - I would not ignore them. I might consider editing them if they get too verbose or mean-hearted. But it is somehow important for a site called “Independent” needlework news to provide “both sides of the story”. And yet, it is your site, your work, and therefore you should be able to retain some comment editing (at least shortening) abilities.

Keep up the great work. Please !

]]> Comment on How Many Needlework Related Books Do You Have? by INDEPENDENT NEEDLEWORK NEWS » Blog Archive » 50% Off Book Sale http://independentneedleworknews.com/2007/08/09/how-many-needlework-related-books-do-you-have/#comment-765 INDEPENDENT NEEDLEWORK NEWS » Blog Archive » 50% Off Book Sale Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:56:03 +0000 http://independentneedleworknews.com/2007/08/09/how-many-needlework-related-books-do-you-have/#comment-765 [...] A while ago, I told you Nancy Sturgeon, of Threads through Time fame, was selling her needlework book collection … Well, she has reduced the prices on the books she still has left — which still include some of the rarities I initially mentioned! Now is definitely the time to get them! [...] […] A while ago, I told you Nancy Sturgeon, of Threads through Time fame, was selling her needlework book collection … Well, she has reduced the prices on the books she still has left — which still include some of the rarities I initially mentioned! Now is definitely the time to get them! […]

]]> Comment on Are You a Newbie? by Norma http://independentneedleworknews.com/2008/03/08/are-you-a-newbie/#comment-764 Norma Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:45:25 +0000 http://independentneedleworknews.com/2008/03/08/are-you-a-newbie/#comment-764 I've been cqing less than two years but more than one and although that doesn't qualify me as a newbie I still consider myself one. Susan sent your site to one of our shared groups so I'll try to share some of my cq tips. *First I prewash ALL fabrics even the non-washable ones. If it doesn't hold up I don't use it (who knows how others will use the finished product). *Sometimes I just free-hand a design directly on the fabric (been embroidering since age 5). *Sometimes I trace a design on tissue paper and baste to my fabric. After stitching the basic components I then tear away the tissue paper (use tweezers to remove the smallest pieces) and complete the embroidery. *I have used Carole Samples templates as well as some draftsmens templates, coins/thimbles for circles , the 1/4" quilter's guide.... drawing on with a very fine pencil. Also use tailor's colored pencils to draw design and slivers of soap .... both of which brush away as I'm stitching. *Waste canvas is also a big help for not only seam designs but fill-ins. *I stitch in the order that my block speaks to me .... usually all seams first. My stitches/seams do not have to be perfect .... they just need to please me. (As yet I don't have RSS.) I’ve been cqing less than two years but more than one and although that doesn’t qualify me as a newbie I still consider myself one. Susan sent your site to one of our shared groups so I’ll try to share some of my cq tips.
*First I prewash ALL fabrics even the non-washable ones. If it doesn’t hold up I don’t use it (who knows how others will use the finished product).
*Sometimes I just free-hand a design directly on the fabric (been embroidering since age 5).
*Sometimes I trace a design on tissue paper and baste to my fabric. After stitching the basic components I then tear away the tissue paper (use tweezers to remove the smallest pieces) and complete the embroidery.
*I have used Carole Samples templates as well as some draftsmens templates, coins/thimbles for circles , the 1/4″ quilter’s guide…. drawing on with a very fine pencil. Also use tailor’s colored pencils to draw design and slivers of soap …. both of which brush away as I’m stitching.
*Waste canvas is also a big help for not only seam designs but fill-ins.
*I stitch in the order that my block speaks to me …. usually all seams first. My stitches/seams do not have to be perfect …. they just need to please me.
(As yet I don’t have RSS.)

]]> Comment on Are You a Newbie? by CAROLE (WIPPY) SULLIVAN http://independentneedleworknews.com/2008/03/08/are-you-a-newbie/#comment-755 CAROLE (WIPPY) SULLIVAN Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:06:26 +0000 http://independentneedleworknews.com/2008/03/08/are-you-a-newbie/#comment-755 WOW--wonderful look into the newbie world of crazy quilting! I have been crazy quilting for almost a year now and have joined Carolyn's new "group" of newbies....I also bought the cd book of hers to play with...About a year ago, I joined an email list called - cqfornewbies - it is at yahoogroups..I am here to tell you that folks on the list that are much more experienced than I will tell you over and over that there are no rules! I have Carole Samples book and her templates for stitching. At this time, I am not certain I could find them quickly if I had to. I also use a neat little book by Dorothy Bond and refer to the two books all the time for ideas and inspiration. I have only marked my fabrics maybe twice. The first time I wanted the effect that the writing would provide by having my hand writing showing along with the stitches to present a shadowed affect. The second time, well, I didnt like it at all! LOL The majority of the time I pick up needle and go! I have embroidered, crocheted, needlepoint, all of that all my life--well since about age 7. I do not have any pics or plans or demos, etc, at my site but I do have nekked (no embellishments) blocks and blocks I have worked on for others, and some things I have done for myself! Just remember two little words---no rules---it really works! There are plenty of tutorials on the net and I like 101 crazy quilt blocks by Linda Causee--tho I hardly ever use that either! LOL---In a nutshell, it is all about having fun--and NO RULES!!!! LOL--have fun *~*CAROLE*~* WOW–wonderful look into the newbie world of crazy quilting! I have been crazy quilting for almost a year now and have joined Carolyn’s new “group” of newbies….I also bought the cd book of hers to play with…About a year ago, I joined an email list called - cqfornewbies - it is at yahoogroups..I am here to tell you that folks on the list that are much more experienced than I will tell you over and over that there are no rules! I have Carole Samples book and her templates for stitching. At this time, I am not certain I could find them quickly if I had to. I also use a neat little book by Dorothy Bond and refer to the two books all the time for ideas and inspiration. I have only marked my fabrics maybe twice. The first time I wanted the effect that the writing would provide by having my hand writing showing along with the stitches to present a shadowed affect. The second time, well, I didnt like it at all! LOL The majority of the time I pick up needle and go! I have embroidered, crocheted, needlepoint, all of that all my life–well since about age 7. I do not have any pics or plans or demos, etc, at my site but I do have nekked (no embellishments) blocks and blocks I have worked on for others, and some things I have done for myself! Just remember two little words—no rules—it really works! There are plenty of tutorials on the net and I like 101 crazy quilt blocks by Linda Causee–tho I hardly ever use that either! LOL—In a nutshell, it is all about having fun–and NO RULES!!!!
LOL–have fun *~*CAROLE*~*

]]> Comment on Are You a Newbie? by Susan http://independentneedleworknews.com/2008/03/08/are-you-a-newbie/#comment-754 Susan Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:27:58 +0000 http://independentneedleworknews.com/2008/03/08/are-you-a-newbie/#comment-754 You are going to be a great crazy quilter, Heather. The first seam embellishment is the hardest. =) I would suggest that you make a block out of non-print fabric, using cottons, and do some practice stitching on it. It doesn't matter if the block isn't pieced perfectly, and it doesn't matter if the stitching isn't perfect. It's strictly for practice - to evaluate and improve stitching. You don't ever have to show it to anyone! Next week, after I've spent the weekend with my best friend, I'll post a blog entry with what I do when marking - which is definitely not the last word in how it's done! =) You are going to be a great crazy quilter, Heather. The first seam embellishment is the hardest. =) I would suggest that you make a block out of non-print fabric, using cottons, and do some practice stitching on it. It doesn’t matter if the block isn’t pieced perfectly, and it doesn’t matter if the stitching isn’t perfect. It’s strictly for practice - to evaluate and improve stitching. You don’t ever have to show it to anyone!

Next week, after I’ve spent the weekend with my best friend, I’ll post a blog entry with what I do when marking - which is definitely not the last word in how it’s done! =)

]]> Comment on In Response to “Susy” by Susan http://independentneedleworknews.com/2008/02/28/in-response-to-susy/#comment-748 Susan Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:52:54 +0000 http://independentneedleworknews.com/2008/02/28/in-response-to-susy/#comment-748 Amen. I would send a response, and if it is a fake e-mail, I wouldn't publish the comment. If a person isn't willing to stand behind opinions they write publicly, I wouldn't give them the public venue. Amen. I would send a response, and if it is a fake e-mail, I wouldn’t publish the comment. If a person isn’t willing to stand behind opinions they write publicly, I wouldn’t give them the public venue.

]]> Comment on Well Worth Crowing About! by Judith http://independentneedleworknews.com/2008/02/14/well-worth-crowing-about/#comment-743 Judith Mon, 03 Mar 2008 04:42:56 +0000 http://independentneedleworknews.com/2008/02/14/well-worth-crowing-about/#comment-743 Heather thank you so much for your glowing review of my design Coq Au Pins. I am simply overwhelmed. As a designer I try to imagine what a stitcher might enjoy creating and it adds so much joy to learn that one of my creative endevors has been so well received. I want to congratulate Tammy on the fantastic job she did with Coq Au Pins. It is beautiful and I hope the winner of her auction finds lots of enjoyment as the ower of her wonderful stitching. And to Rowena, the chicken is very easy to finish as is the rest of the accessories included in the chart. I try to make construction of all my small designs as simple as possible. Coq Au Pins now has a sister, Merry Noel and a third chick is coming, Penelope Pinhen and the Kid. I hope you enjoy them all. Heather thank you so much for your glowing review of my design Coq Au Pins. I am simply overwhelmed. As a designer I try to imagine what a stitcher might enjoy creating and it adds so much joy to learn that one of my creative endevors has been so well received.

I want to congratulate Tammy on the fantastic job she did with Coq Au Pins. It is beautiful and I hope the winner of her auction finds lots of enjoyment as the ower of her wonderful stitching.

And to Rowena, the chicken is very easy to finish as is the rest of the accessories included in the chart. I try to make construction of all my small designs as simple as possible.

Coq Au Pins now has a sister, Merry Noel and a third chick is coming, Penelope Pinhen and the Kid. I hope you enjoy them all.

]]> Comment on In Response to “Susy” by Red http://independentneedleworknews.com/2008/02/28/in-response-to-susy/#comment-739 Red Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:53:38 +0000 http://independentneedleworknews.com/2008/02/28/in-response-to-susy/#comment-739 I don't know...you might tell me to climb a tree as well, but hear me out before you do. I like your Needlework News. You are entitled to your opinion and choice of what you want in your blog. I have the option of moving on to the next blog if I choose...and I have... a number of times...but I come back to read the Needlework news. My heartburn lies with two things. 1-Your title says Needlework News...All the time. It's not really "all" needlework...but that's your choice. I only suggest you focus on Needlework on INN and move the personal stuff back to your other blog. I am only speaking for myself because I'm here to read about the industry. Last I knew, Tom Brokaw wasn't telling everyone about his arthritis between stories of Iraq and the econcomy when he was doing the news. Sorry if I offend. Perhaps a re-direct back to your personal blog so that those that care will go over there to read your more personal items. 2-You wrote...."they aren’t interested in promoting the stitching industry in any way by lifting others up, or by making anyone feel good by thanking them for what they do". I moved on in a previous entry of yours when you targeted Thistle Needleworks because I felt that how a shop conducts business is their individual choice and you focused on she "got ticked"...well with all it takes to keep a brick and mortar shop in business, I don't think someone who self-professes to be the CNN of Needlework News is promoting the stitching industry with comments such as you made about Thistle Needleworks. Blogs are just that...what the author chooses to write about and if a reader doesn't like it...we move on...as I do. You have a great concept on focusing on the Needlework News, but like I learned in Broadcast-journalism classes...stick to the facts...be careful of editorializing and stay on track of the topic and I think you'll find less resistance and more favorable comments. I don’t know…you might tell me to climb a tree as well, but hear me out before you do. I like your Needlework News. You are entitled to your opinion and choice of what you want in your blog. I have the option of moving on to the next blog if I choose…and I have… a number of times…but I come back to read the Needlework news. My heartburn lies with two things.
1-Your title says Needlework News…All the time.
It’s not really “all” needlework…but that’s your choice. I only suggest you focus on Needlework on INN and move the personal stuff back to your other blog. I am only speaking for myself because I’m here to read about the industry. Last I knew, Tom Brokaw wasn’t telling everyone about his arthritis between stories of Iraq and the econcomy when he was doing the news. Sorry if I offend. Perhaps a re-direct back to your personal blog so that those that care will go over there to read your more personal items.
2-You wrote….”they aren’t interested in promoting the stitching industry in any way by lifting others up, or by making anyone feel good by thanking them for what they do”.
I moved on in a previous entry of yours when you targeted Thistle Needleworks because I felt that how a shop conducts business is their individual choice and you focused on she “got ticked”…well with all it takes to keep a brick and mortar shop in business, I don’t think someone who self-professes to be the CNN of Needlework News is promoting the stitching industry with comments such as you made about Thistle Needleworks.
Blogs are just that…what the author chooses to write about and if a reader doesn’t like it…we move on…as I do. You have a great concept on focusing on the Needlework News, but like I learned in Broadcast-journalism classes…stick to the facts…be careful of editorializing and stay on track of the topic and I think you’ll find less resistance and more favorable comments.

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